Tori no Ana in Ikebukuro
This restaurant takes chicken potage simmered for about six hours made from chicken and several types of vegetables and turns it into ramen.
I recommend ordering the white chicken ramen. The red chicken ramen is really satisfying too—flavorful, but a bit too salty.
距離車站不會走太遠，算相對好找的餐廳，他們家的牛舌很不錯👍
Kikyouya "Kikyou Shingen Mochi”
Kikyou Shingen Mochi, which has been on sale since 1968, is one of the most famous sweets in Yamanashi Prefecture. Mochi, which is soft and bite-sized, is eaten with plenty of Kinako (soybean flour) and Kuromitsu (brown sugar syrup) served separately.
The mochi with kinako isn't as sweet, but I'm just more used to eating mochi with peanut powder.
Shibamata Taishakuten Sando
Katsushika Shibamata has been chosen by the country itself as one of Japan’s iconic scenic spots. It’s also no exaggeration to say that Shibamata Taishakuten and its approach are iconic parts of Tokyo’s shitamachi (old town) areas that possess striking atmosphere and appearance.
It only takes about 30 minutes from Ueno to get here. The street is lined with lots of old shops, some of which have been around for over a hundred years. Highly recommend trying the grilled rice crackers and eel rice—they're must-haves! There are also nostalgic candy stores that remind me of my childhood. You really get to experience the culture of Japan's Showa era.
Showa Kinen Park
Grassy fields and water fountains, sports courts, gardens of seasonal flowers and trees to enjoy and pond shore vegetation to be appreciated are dotted throughout this park, roughly the size of 40 Tokyo Domes.
The park is huge and spacious. During autumn, the fall leaves and ginkgo trees are so beautiful—you'll end up taking tons of photos! Even outside of the fall foliage season, it's still a great place to visit.